Recovery Support Worker (FULL/PART TIME)

Creative Support; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Northampton is seeking a compassionate Recovery Support Worker to assist individuals in their mental health recovery journey. You will empower clients to achieve independence through practical and psychological support while fostering community connections. Ideal candidates will possess emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the challenges faced by those with mental health needs. Full training will be provided for the right candidates.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Understanding of mental health needs and challenges due to trauma.
• Ability to work in an inclusive and non-judgmental manner.
• Relevant paid or unpaid experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their personal recovery journey.
• Provide psychological and practical support to enhance self-esteem and confidence.
• Work closely with the individual's support network.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Good communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Education

Health & Social Care Diploma or degree in psychology

Job description

We are seeking compassionate people with emotional intelligence and person‑centred values for the interesting and rewarding role of Recovery Support Worker, supporting people with mental health and other needs in a high quality, new‑build supported living service in Duston, Northamptonshire. The service provides person‑centred, recovery‑focused support to promote independence, tenancy sustainment and positive risk management.

You will ensure that service users are enabled to make progress in their personal recovery journey and to attain goals relating to their mental health & wellbeing, independence and quality of life. You will support individuals to move into their new homes and to become as independent as possible in managing their tenancies and all areas of daily living.

You will provide psychological and practical support to enable people to grow in self‑esteem and confidence. You will empower people to make informed choices and to enjoy a fulfilling life by developing supportive relationships with others, make community connections and access meaningful activities. You will work closely and effectively with all members of the individual’s support network, including their families, social workers, NHS professionals and voluntary agencies.

You must be able to build warm and trusting relationships with individuals, based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will need to have good verbal and written communication skills and be confident in liaising with external agencies. You must be able to work in a reliable and accountable manner and have the ability to carry out the role of Key Worker, contributing to needs/risk assessment and the development of person‑centred support plans.

You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of mental health needs and the challenges experienced by people who may have experienced trauma and adverse life events. You will be committed to equality and able to practice in an inclusive and non‑judgmental manner. Relevant paid or unpaid experience is desirable. A relevant qualification (such as a Health & Social Care Diploma or degree in psychology) or some relevant transferable skills and life skills would also be desirable. However, full training will be offered.

Your work base will be the supported living service which is located close to Northamptonshire town centre and comprises of 10 well designed, self‑contained one bed apartments, with a communal lounge and on‑site staff office.

Vacancy Reference Number: 89277

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback at the application stage. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.